Relic Hobby | relichobby.shop
Effective Date: July 14, 2026
Last Updated: July 14, 2026
Trust Is Earned — Here Is How We Earn It
In the online collectibles market, trust is everything. There are a lot of places to buy hobby boxes and sealed cases on the internet — and not all of them deserve your business. We know that. That is why we do not just ask you to trust us — we give you real, concrete reasons to.
Here is exactly why collectors choose Relic Hobby and keep coming back.
1. We Only Sell 100% Authentic Products
Every product on relichobby.shop is genuine, factory sealed, and sourced exclusively from authorized, licensed distributors. We do not buy from unknown sellers, secondary markets, or unverified sources. Every item has a verified chain of custody from the manufacturer to your door.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for resealed, tampered with, or counterfeit products. Before any item is listed for sale or packed for shipment, our team verifies that factory seals are fully intact. If a seal is compromised in any way, that product never ships.
The bottom line: What you see is what you get. Always.
2. We Are Transparent About Everything
We do not hide fees, bury policies in fine print, or make promises we cannot keep. Every policy we operate by — shipping, returns, payments, pre-orders, authenticity — is written in plain language and published openly on our website for anyone to read before they buy.
We are upfront about:
- Exactly how long processing and shipping takes
- Exactly what our return policy covers and what it does not
- Exactly when and how you will be charged
- Exactly what our authenticity guarantee includes and its limitations
- Exactly what pre-ordering means and what to expect
No surprises. No runaround. No fine print designed to protect us at your expense.
3. Your Payment Is Always Secure
We process every transaction through Stripe — a PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processor trusted by millions of businesses worldwide including Amazon, Google, and Apple. Your card details are encrypted, never stored on our servers, and protected by real-time fraud detection on every transaction.
We accept Credit Card, Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link by Stripe — giving you the flexibility to pay the way you feel most comfortable.
We will never ask for your payment information via email or phone. Ever.
4. We Ship Fast & Pack With Care
We process orders within 1–3 business days and deliver in 3–7 business days via trusted U.S. carriers. Free shipping on every order — no minimum, no exceptions.
We pack every order as if it were our own. Hobby boxes are secured with protective materials to prevent damage in transit. Corners are protected. Cases are stabilized. We understand that you are receiving something you paid good money for and we treat it accordingly.
You will receive a tracking number as soon as your order ships so you always know exactly where your package is.
5. Our Policies Actually Protect You
A lot of online stores have policies that exist to protect the store — not the customer. Ours are different.
- 30-day returns on unopened, factory-sealed items — no hassle
- 10 business day refunds — processed promptly once your return is received
- Full refund or replacement if any product is ever found to be inauthentic
- Full refund if a pre-order cannot be fulfilled for any reason
- Proactive communication if anything changes with your order
Our policies are built around one question: what would we want if we were the customer? That is the standard we hold ourselves to.
6. We Are Real People Who Love the Hobby
Relic Hobby is not a faceless warehouse operation. We are collectors. We understand what it means to wait for a big release, to carefully open a case you have been looking forward to for months, and to share that experience with a community of people who feel the same way.
That personal connection to the hobby is what drives us to do things right. When you buy from us, you are buying from people who genuinely care — about the products, about the hobby, and about your experience as a customer.
7. We Stand Behind Every Order
If something goes wrong — and occasionally in any business, something does — we fix it. We do not blame the carrier, hide behind policy language, or make you fight for a resolution. We take responsibility and we make it right.
Our customer service team responds to every inquiry personally. We listen. We understand. We act. Our goal is not just to resolve your issue — it is to leave you feeling genuinely good about your experience with us even if something did not go perfectly the first time.
8. We Are Fully Compliant & Legitimate
Relic Hobby operates as a legitimate, registered business in the State of Alabama, United States. We comply fully with:
- U.S. consumer protection laws and regulations
- Google Merchant Center policies and Google Ads program requirements
- PCI DSS payment security standards through Stripe
- Applicable data privacy laws including CCPA and state privacy regulations
- All manufacturer and distributor terms and conditions
We are not a fly-by-night operation. We are here for the long term and we operate accordingly.
9. Free Shipping — For Real
No minimum order. No fine print. No "free shipping on orders over $X." Every single order ships free, every single time. We built our pricing to include shipping because we believe it is the right way to do business. What you see at checkout is what you pay — period.
10. We Make It Easy to Reach Us
Some online stores make it deliberately difficult to contact them. We do the opposite. Our email address is on every page of our website. We respond to every message personally within 1–2 business days. We are real, reachable, and ready to help.
If you ever have a question before you buy — about a product, a release, our policies, or anything else — just ask. We are here.
The Short Version
- ✔ 100% authentic products from authorized distributors
- ✔ Factory sealed and verified before every shipment
- ✔ Secure checkout powered by Stripe
- ✔ Free shipping on every order
- ✔ Orders processed in 1–3 business days
- ✔ 30-day returns on unopened items
- ✔ Refunds processed within 10 business days
- ✔ Real people, real responses, real help
- ✔ Transparent policies that protect you
- ✔ Registered, compliant, legitimate business
We Would Love to Earn Your Business
If you are on the fence, we understand. Trust takes time and it takes proof. We invite you to read our policies, check our reviews, and reach out with any questions you have before you buy. We are confident that once you shop with us, you will understand exactly why collectors trust Relic Hobby.
Contact Us
Relic Hobby
Email: support@relichobby.shop
Website: relichobby.shop
Address: 752 4th Pl SW, Alabaster, AL 35007, United States
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Trust is not given — it is earned. We earn it every day, one order at a time.